Motography (Jan-Jun 1913)

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232 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. IX, No. 7 ing the soil of a grove, and views of a twenty-year-old navel grove. Close views of fruit and blossoms on the same branch, the picking of fruit from four-year-old Valencias, and interesting scenes showing how the fruit is sorted, graded, wrapped and packed. Tobogganing in Switzerland. ■ — Kinemacolor. This is an exhilarating picture of the sport of tobogganing, as practiced on the mountain slopes in Switzerland. The toboggans dash past the camera at high speed, being kept to the track by the banks of snow which line the course. Crabs and Lobsters. — Kinemacolor. Crabs and lobsters, their different characteristics, their natural mode of living and the method of catching them. The Dytiscus. — Eclair. The Dytiscus is a species of the water beetle and they are abundant in stagnant waters. The Lizards. — Eclair. This picture shows many species, from the common American lizard to the monstrous six-footed lizard known as the Geckos. Other specimens which are shown are the poisonous Mexican lizard, the European asp, which is commonly thought to be a snake, but which is really a lizard without legs, and specimens from Algeria, Australia, the Sahara and other far distant parts of the world. One of the most unusal features ever shown on the screen is contained in this subject lizard. It is a most exciting battle between a rat and a How Plaster is Obtained. — Pathe Play. Gypsum, the substance from which the plaster is obtained, is dynamited from an immense quarry and then it is transported to the kilns. Three days are required for calcination, after which it is more easily powdered. The grinding process is an antique one, but interesting, a five-ton mill stone being used. The powdered plaster passes through a fine sieve and is then packed and shipped. The Geysers of New Zealand. — Kinemacolor. Photographs of New Zealand geysers in full action are contained in this subject, including the famous geysers of Wakerewa in South Island and Papakura in North Island. The New Zealand geysers rival the famous Hot-water Springs of Yellowstone Park. It is said that a burn inflicted by the burning water will never heal. President Wilson Reviewing the Troops. — Kinemacolor. The president and party are seen taking their places in the presidential box. Then comes the celebrated "Black Horse Troop" of the Culver Military Academy, — escort of honor to Vice-President Marshall. The West Point Cadets, the pets of every inaugural. The U. S. Marine Band, with red-lined capes thrown back and brass instruments glistening in the sun; the Annapolis Midshipmen, in marching regalia, and the U. S. Regulars,— horse, foot and artillery, depicted in correct colors in every detail of kit and accoutrement. Inauguration of President Wilson. — Kinemacolor. Beginning with the start of the President-elect for the Capitol, escorted by the dashing Essex Troop of New Jersey, Kinemacolor shows a splendid panorama of the thronged Plaza in front of the U. S. Capitol, together with a vertical view of the historic building and its brilliant decorations, — from the Goddess of Liberty on top, down to the Inauguration stand at the base of the East steps. The full ceremony of taking the oath at the hands of the Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court in the presence of the Congress and high officials of government, is shown; together with President Wilson delivering his inaugural address, and being congratulated by ex-President Taft. Afterwards the two are shown at close view, riding together in the state carriage back to the White House, — while Secretary of State William J. Bryan, following in a taxicab, and other famous statesmen, are pictured true to life and color. "Old Glory" is reproduced in all its gorgeous hues, gleaming in the brilliant sunlight against the gray white walls of the Capitol or under the clear blue sky. Beautiful Butterflys. — K inemacolor. Rare specimens from tropic climes are revolved before the camera, and afterwards small sections of their wings are highly magnified, showing the arrangement of the irridescent flakes of color. Some of these insects have the imitative faculty, for instance, the Kalloma Imachus, whose wings look exactly like dead leaves when viewed from above, although they are beautifully colored on the under side. The Chateau of Chambord. — Kinemacolor. A visit to the favorite residence of Francis I, King of France. The camera follows the balcony around the entire super-structure of the building, permitting close observation of the most remarkable single instance of the beauties of Renaissance architecture in existence. Suffragette Parade in Washington. — Kinemacolor. At the opening Pennsylvania avenue is shown, nearly blocked by a motley mob of sight-seers whom the police try in vain to keep back, and through which the advance guard of the Amazon army edges a way. Native Carnival Procession, Ceylon. — Kinemacolor. This curious and interesting scene was witnessed on the occasion of the election of a Cingalese leader to an important position in local affairs. The film is of special interest on account of the picture it gives of the costumes and appearance of the Cingalese. Life in India. — Eclair. Beautiful views are shown of the harbor of Colombo on the rivers of Ceylon. The divers who fill the little boats in the harbor are one of the most itneresting sights in this far-away country. It is in these rivers and harbors that some of the most valuable pearls of the world are found. The Cossacks of the Ural Country. — Eclair. Pictures of those wonderful horsemen, the Cossacks, who live in the southern part of Russia. These men form an important division of the Russian army and their skill as horsemen is known over the entire world. Some of their wonderful and unusual tricks of horsemanship are shown in this picture. Seltagraph, New Film Company Frederick R. Eldredge and Pliny W. Home, son of "Smiling Bill' Home who owns Home's Big Show there, have organized the Seltagraph Film Company at Los Angeles. The title is taken from the initials of the following branches that will be covered by the new company : Scenic, Educational, Local, Topical and Adver